| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Spread | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Aster asperulus (Himalayan fall aster) bears medium blue blooms during late summer to mid-fall. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Aster asperulus has a natural resistance to rabbits. Aster asperulus attracts butterflies to your garden. | | |